The 2020 Kia Forte vs the 2020 Honda Civic: Which compact car reigns overall?

Here in the greater Ramsey, NJ area, the market is positively brimming with new compact cars to choose from. However, when it comes to finding the best fit for your lifestyle, it can take some careful consideration.

At Liberty Kia, we pride ourselves on being one of the premier places to shop for compact cars in the greater Ramsey, NJ area, and we can think of no model more versatile or attractive overall than the new Kia Forte at our showroom. This handsomely appointed compact car has been a mainstay in the Kia lineup for years now, and it's earned more than its share of accolades and critical acclaim.

Of course, if you're the sort that needs to do your due diligence before committing to one specific model, you'll no doubt want to compare the new Kia Forte to some of its competitors. Fortunately, we've done the leg work for you in that regard by pitting our new 2020 Kia Forte against its closest competitors, the new 2020 Honda Civic.

Performance

Now, compact cars have never been renowned for hair-raising performance, but take a look at the new 2020 Kia Forte and 2020 Honda Civic and you'll find plenty of fun to be had behind the wheel. Both are light and agile on the open road, and boast pleasantly direct acceleration dynamics for those times you need to hit the highway near Ramsey, NJ.

Of course, when it comes to power, the new Honda Civic may offer more standard horsepower, but the new 2020 Kia Forte wins overall with up to 201 horsepower available with its turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. The only way for Honda Civic owners to beat that is if they opt for the pricey Honda Civic Si trim, which only offers a manual transmission, and even then it only edges out the Kia Forte by a negligible handful of horsepower. So, if you're looking for something that's dynamic and easy-to-drive, the new Kia Forte is the clear winner here.

Plus, it stands to be mentioned that while the new Kia Forte boasts an EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 31 mpg city / 41 mpg highway, the new Honda Civic sedan tops out at an EPA-estimated 30 mpg city / 38 mpg highway.

Interior Space

Look beyond the athletic exterior designs of both the new Kia Forte and Honda Civic and you'll find interiors well-appointed for up to five passengers. However, while both the Kia Forte and Honda Civic can accommodate the same number of people, they do so differently. For example, in an overall sense, the Honda Civic has greater passenger volume than the new Kia Forte. However, when it comes to luggage space, the new Kia Forte has a clear edge on the new Honda Civic, so it's a great car for Ramsey, NJ drivers who have a lot of things to haul.

Interior Features

One of the best things about having the new Kia Forte at your disposal is the connectivity features it offers standard. The new 2020 Kia Forte offers standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing you to easily pair your phone to the onboard Kia UVO infotainment system to make hands-free calls, answer texts with voice controls, access navigation, and even enjoy your favorite apps. Now, these same connectivity features can be had on the new 2020 Honda Civic, but they do not come standard so you'll have to pay extra to secure them.

Want to learn more about the advantages to owning the new Kia Forte?

Visit us at Liberty Kia to test drive one today.